August 24th 2024.
In a recent interview, football legend Jamie Carragher shared his surprising prediction for the upcoming transfer season. According to him, Manchester United might just secure a deal with the talented Cole Palmer from Chelsea next summer.
Palmer, who was once struggling to make a name for himself at Manchester City, has now become a key player for Chelsea and a rising star in the Premier League. The 22-year-old impressed everyone with his 41 appearances for City before making a £40m move to Stamford Bridge.
Despite the pressure of joining a new team, Palmer quickly adapted and had a phenomenal season for Chelsea, earning himself a spot in Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024. He scored an impressive 25 goals and contributed 15 assists in 45 appearances, earning him the Premier League Young Player of the Season award for 2023-24.
Although he didn't start for England in the Euros, Palmer made a significant impact as a substitute, even scoring a crucial equalizer in the final against Spain. Chelsea, recognizing his talent, offered him a new contract until 2033, solidifying his position at the club and fending off any potential interest from other teams.
However, Carragher believes that Palmer's future at Chelsea may not be set in stone. If the Blues have another disappointing season, the ex-Liverpool defender predicts that Palmer could make a move as early as next summer. And to Carragher's surprise, Manchester United might just be the team to make an audacious bid for the young star and finally address their issues on the right flank.
During an episode of The Overlap with Sky Bet, Carragher shared his thoughts, saying, "Something's just come to me here. If Chelsea have another poor season, we were talking earlier about Manchester United having a real problem on that right wing. You know, he [Palmer] is a big Man United fan, isn't he? Would that not be something that United should consider in 12 months if things don't go well? I think that could happen. Yeah, Cole Palmer to Man United."
However, just a few weeks ago, Palmer signed a new nine-year contract with Chelsea, expressing his excitement to continue achieving great things with the club. In a recent match against Servette, he suffered an injury scare, but thankfully, he has reassured fans that he will be ready for Chelsea's upcoming game against Wolves.
It's undeniable that Palmer's future in football is bright, and it will be interesting to see where his career takes him in the coming years. But for now, his focus remains on helping Chelsea secure their first Premier League win of the season and bringing more success and trophies to the club.
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